as in painting
a picture created with oil paint
that artist is known to have created only oils and charcoal sketches
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as in to grease
to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
if you oil the machinery on a regular basis, it will operate more efficiently
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Recent Examples of oil
Hanna Park, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is back in business in Texas after the state removed it from a blacklist of financial firms that Republican officials deemed to be prejudiced against the oil and gas industry.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Her glowing and freshly oiled skin effortlessly catches the light, playing off her lacquered purple lips and vivid green eyelids for a look that’s equal parts daring and divine.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Coast Guard is working with crews using oil absorbent materials and skimmers to remove fuel from the water.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is back in business in Texas after the state removed it from a blacklist of financial firms that Republican officials deemed to be prejudiced against the oil and gas industry.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
There’s no evidence that the seed oils themselves are responsible for poor health outcomes, experts said.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Her glowing and freshly oiled skin effortlessly catches the light, playing off her lacquered purple lips and vivid green eyelids for a look that’s equal parts daring and divine.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oil
Noun
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Orlik used to glimpse Warhol paintings on the walls inside.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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One unit for inmates had a painting on one wall featuring a covered wagon.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Tips For Making Aggression Cookies Fox's original recipe strictly specifies that there is no need to grease the baking sheet, and this recipe is the same.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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The job is demanding: wheels must be inspected and greased, accidents like a broken carriage tongue can delay the whole train and the horses need constant care.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Paul left Robinson, a former NBA Slam Dunk champion, lying face-down on the canvas.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Patches are also gaining prominence as a canvas for differentiation and personalization.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 June 2025
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“Oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oil. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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